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Radha Raman was born on 25 May 1833 in kayastha family in village of Keshabpur in Jagannathpur Upazila in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
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A prominent Baul (mystic minstrel), Raman"s body of work has led him to be considered "the father of dhamal songs". His music is widely performed by modern Bengali musicians. The youngest son of lyricist Radha Madhab Dutta, Raman displayed a musical temperament from childhood.
The early death of his father led Raman to seek the approval of religious mentors throughout his life.
Raman died in 1915.
Radha Raman wrote and composed over 2,000 songs in the Baul tradition and was known in particular for his "Geets" and "Dhamal" songs - compositions to traditional dance forms. He has been cited as the creator of the Dhamail art form.
Romon"s compositions are performed today in weddings all over Bangladesh. Many popular Bengali songs of today were written originally by Radha Raman and his songs are sung by modern professional musicians in Bangladesh and in West Bengal, India.
Radha Raman"s most popular song, "Bhromor Koio Giya", was copied by Romanian singer Liviu Mititelu, for which it is called "Vorbesc Cu tine Nu Ma Auzi".
This cover version was also a copy of the composition by Armeen Musa"s first version of the original song. Bhromor Koio Giya
Kare Dhekabo Moner Dhukko
Sham Chikon Kalia
Bologo Bologo Shoki
Moneh nai Moneh nai
Jole Jaio na Gho Rai
Oh Bashi re
Sham Na Ki Cholila
Jole Gia Chilam Shoi
Ami Robo na Robo na Grihe
Kalai Pranti Nilo (Bashiti Bajaiya)
Amar Bondhu Doyamoy
Jugol Milon Hoilo Go
pap ar punno, kori tare manno
ketore shikhailo radha namtire.
